Christopher L. Richards is the Curator and Collection Manager of ARTneo in Cleveland, OH. Over the course of his career he has become a recognized authority on artists and art of the Northeast Ohio region and has been featured on both public radio and television to talk about his exhibitions. Recognizing that history is being made every day, Richards has worked hard to build relationships with contemporary artists in order to make sure their work is preserved appropriately. Having been a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, he is passionate about uncovering the hidden art history of the region and then sharing his knowledge with others. Richards holds a B.A. in Art and Design from LaGrange College and an M.A. in Art History from Kent State University.

MaggieWojton

Development Director

Before coming to ARTneo, Maggie worked in the collections management and curatorial departments at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She is a graduate of the Loyola University of Chicago with a BFA in drawing and painting. She also earned a MA in contemporary art history from Kent State University, writing a master’s thesis on New York based artist, Felix Gonzalez-Torres. As an enthusiastic arts advocate, she is proficient in prioritizing substantial workloads, finding solutions through creative problem solving, and working collaboratively with colleagues and donors to ensure the success of museum programs. She enjoys painting, making ceramics, paddle boarding, spending time in many of the local art organizations and, of course, cheering for the Browns. You can reach Maggie at maggie@artneo.org.